blas.alta
bit (present subjunctive analytic of alt)
"alta" means "bit (present subjunctive analytic of alt)" in Irish (verb). Pronounced /ˈal̪ˠt̪ˠə/. Mutation forms: Urú → n-alta, Réamhlitir h → halta, Réamhlitir t → t-alta.
Mutation forms
In Irish, the first letter of "alta" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | alta |
| Urú | n-alta |
| Réamhlitir h | halta |
| Réamhlitir t | t-alta |
"alta" in context
Baineann na scéalta le saighdiúirí a mharaítear agus na mná a fhágtar ina ndiaidh.
The stories are about soldiers who are killed and women who are left behind.
B2D'fhoilsigh siad cnuasach gearrscéalta.
They published a collection of short stories.
A2Cuireann muid scéalta bleachtaireachta i gcló.
We publish detective stories.
A2Bhí dreach gruama, dorcha ar an fharraige ag na néalta dubha fearthainne.
The black rain clouds made the sea look gloomy and dark.
B2Tháinig na focail amach as a béal ina néalta beaga gaile.
The words came out of her mouth as small clouds of steam.
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